Monitor+ is described as 'Software that transforms your smartphone into a professional camera monitor, offering features such as live view, remote control, camera content access, and assist functions, compatible with select Sony camera models' and is an app. There are six alternatives to Monitor+ for Android, Mac, Windows, iPhone and iPad. The best Monitor+ alternative is digiCamControl, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Monitor+ are DSLR Controller, Wireless Mobile Utility, LightroomTether and Remote Release.
A DSLR camera remote control open source software Features:
DSLR Controller is the first and only app that allows you to fully control your Canon EOS DSLR from your Android device, with nothing more than a USB cable. No computer or laptop required, no root required, no Wi-Fi required.
The Wireless Mobile Utility app connects Nikon's first generations of Wi-Fi® enabled cameras—whether built-in or using the WU-1a or WU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter—to compatible iPhone®, iPad® and/or iPod touch® and Android™ powered devices.
LightroomTether is a free plugin for Adobe Lightroom v2 which automates the running and configuration of StudioTether.
Remote releasing is using a remote control to activate the shutter of the camera. This is to prevent shaking the camera, and is often used with bulb shots and/or tripods.
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